# Chinese Military-Linked Universities Acquired Super Micro Servers With Sanctioned Nvidia AI Chips Despite US Export Controls

_Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:29 AM EDT · Power · Developing · Tier 1 — Major_

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Public documents reveal that four Chinese universities, including two conducting military research for the PLA, successfully acquired Super Micro servers loaded with Nvidia A100 AI chips in 2025 and 2026, despite US export controls explicitly banning such sales. The purchases represent a significant enforcement failure at a time when Washington is spending billions to contain Chinese AI development.

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Public documents reveal that Chinese universities conducting military research for the PLA acquired Super Micro servers with sanctioned Nvidia A100 AI chips in 2025 and 2026, despite US export controls. The purchases expose a significant gap between export control policy and enforcement reality.

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Public documents reveal that four Chinese universities, including two conducting military research for the PLA, successfully acquired Super Micro servers loaded with Nvidia A100 AI chips in 2025 and 2026, despite US export controls explicitly banning such sales. The purchases represent a significant enforcement failure at a moment when Washington is spending billions to contain Chinese AI development. The gap between export control policy and enforcement reality is wider than publicly acknowledged.

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